This hearty soup from Ross Dobson’s “Wholesome Kitchen” is easily made vegetarian. Dobson suggests simply replacing the chorizo with 2 cups of sliced mushrooms and cooking as directed. You also can stir in some baby spinach at the end.

No time to soak and boil dried chickpeas? Shave some time off this recipe by using canned chickpeas. Just be sure to rinse them well in a mesh strainer. Canned beans can be very salty, which could throw off the flavor of the soup.

OK, so this is in no way a traditional tabbouleh salad. But it is a delicious — and tabbouleh-like — way to introduce yourself to adzuki beans. To find adzuki beans, you may need to check the natural foods section of the grocer. If you’r